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Collection Highlights

Elisha Kent Kane, M.D. (1820-1857)

Date:

1858

Object Number:

1859.1

Medium:

Oil on canvas

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Al Schacht opened his steakhouse at 102 E. 52 Street after World War II. The restaurant, which catered to sports stars and celebrities, was popular for decades. Al Schact's menus resembled oversize baseballs and featured dishes named after famous players.

Credit Line:

Gift of Lila A. Morris

Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.